A Lego extravaganza featuring models galore will return next weekend.

Wivenhoe’s Adult Fans of Lego group is hosting a charity event supported by the town council to raise funds for two important charities.

Last year’s Wyvern Brickshow saw about 500 people attend to raise money for Fairy Bricks charity, which gives Lego to children in hospital.

This year, the funds raised will be split between Fairy Bricks and Diabetes UK, in memory of “deeply-loved” club member James Dyer.

Fun - A popular activity is having builders create a segment of a city which can connect together in a collaborative jigsawFun - A popular activity is having builders create sections of a city which can connect together in a collaborative jigsaw (Image: Tom Edwards)Tom Edwards, 43, has been a member of Wivenhoe AFOL since 2016 and part of the local Lego community.

He said: “We’re so excited to share all our creations, including the ones we made together.

“We all like to try and create things. We have various skill levels we build at, and we all get together and learn from each other.

“The adult Lego market has expanded massively, and we are part of that.

“Grown-ups spend more on Lego than kids these days.”

Intricate - The builds use a colossal variety of pieces to make dazzling designs Intricate - The builds use a colossal variety of pieces to make dazzling designs (Image: Tom Edwards) The club has about 15 regular members who meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Greyhound Pub, where budding builders play games, compete and talk all things Lego.

Nicolas Geeraert founded Wivenhoe AFOL and is known as a 'bona fide Lego virtuoso' after was runner-up with his son on Channel 4’s Lego Masters competition.

Tom said: “Nicolas made all of this happen - it’s been his dream to have a show, his brainchild.

“The main build is a surprise that about seven of us built together, which stands about 18 inches high.

“I suppose you would have to call it a nostalgic character.”

Master - Nicolas Geeraert is known in the Lego community for his incredible creations Master - Nicolas Geeraert is known in the Lego community for his incredible creations (Image: Tom Edwards) There will be a competition to guess how many bricks the build used, as well as a pit full of bricks to build with, a speed build competition and a raffle - all with Lego-themed prizes.

Tom said: “We plan to make this year even more special.

“You will see things you would never have imagined you would see.”

The Wyvern Brickshow 2024 will take place from 10am to 5pm at the William Loveless Hall on Saturday, October 26.

Tickets are £3 per person, which children under three going for free.